Council Closes Out 2025 With Rodeo Animal Welfare Bill

Week of Dec 29 – Jan 4, 2026

A quiet close to the year at the Council, with a single bill introduced in the final days of the 2025 session. No votes were held this week.

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Animal Welfare

• Int 1255-2025 — Filed in the last stretch of 2025, this bill targets animal welfare standards in rodeo practices. The introduction signals legislative interest in regulating or restricting certain rodeo activities within the city on animal welfare and civil rights grounds. As a newly introduced bill, it has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Bills introduced at the end of a session often carry over into the next Council term for further consideration, though they may also be refiled.

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What's Next

The Council transitions into the new year with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who took office January 1, 2026, and a newly elected Speaker, Julie Menin, who was chosen on January 7. The coming weeks are expected to bring a heavier legislative calendar as the new administration and Council leadership set their priorities.